ME to WE’S Fundraising Approach
Your personal fundraising coach will guide you every step of the way.
FUNDRAISING COACH
They’ll help you create a fundraising plan that works for you, and give you the tools, encouragement and training to meet your goal.
FINANCIAL AID
Apply for financial assistance to help you prepay for your fundraising expenses—you don’t need to pay us back until your final trip payment! Learn more about our financial assistance options.
NETWORK OF SUPPORT
Join a network of peers who have fundraised for a trip in the past or are fundraising now. Share ideas, tips and a passion for making a difference!
RESOURCES
Unlock access to resources like a budgeting tool and online fundraising page, all customized to fit your fundraising needs.
WORKSHOPS
Join workshops and online webinars where you’ll learn skills and gain motivation to stay on track with your fundraising plan.
FUNDRAISING PRODUCTS
Buy ME to WE products at a discount and resell them at a marked-up price, with all profits going toward your fundraising goal.
You Can Do It!
No matter what your circumstances are, fundraising is possible—here are some youth who have done it.
Lynne Corvaglia, 16
Cambridge, Ontario
Total Fundraised: $5,000
Travelled to
Ghana
Revenue
Sales of Easter baskets, cupcakes, headbands and bracelets
Time to Goal
4 months
Tips for Success
Find something you love and make it a fundraiser! Make it personal—handwrite sponsorship requests and thank-you notes.
Jeremy Mesich, 18
Timmins, Ontario
Total Fundraised: $4,000
Travelled to
Kenya
Revenue
Garage sales, sponsorship from businesses, family and friends, birthday and holiday gifts.
Time to Goal
2 months
Tips for Success
Try anything and everything! Use social media like Twitter to spread the word.
Michelle Owens, 20
Waterdown, Ontario
Total Fundraised: $5,000
Travelled to
India
Revenue
Garage sale, benefit concert, bake sale, part-time jobs, birthday gifts
Time to Goal
1 year
Tips for Success
Make a timeline and set realistic goals. Form a support team of friends, family or fellow travellers to help with bigger fundraisers.
fundraised for their first trip
fundraised for their second trip
fundraised for their trips raised half the cost or more
Joining the ME to WE Fundraising Program is easy
Secure your spot on a ME to WE trip by putting down your deposit.
Join the ME to WE Fundraising Program and unlock access to your fundraising resources.
Get ready to change the world!
Refer a friend and you can both get credit towards a ME to WE Trip or Camp Experience.
You will need to book a trip to access these great fundraising features.